This resource presents three examples of lava domes, from Alaska, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, along with a 3D simulated view of Mt. St. Helens' lava dome. A diagram shows the progressive growth of Mt. St. Helens' lava dome from 1980 to 1983. A link leads to a thorough explanation of dome-collapse pyroclastic flows (nuee ardentes) and another leads to a numerical program of lava dome growth.

Intended for grade levels:

Middle (6-8)

High (9-12)

College (13-14)

Type of resource:

Visual:

Illustration - scientific

Imagery - remotely sensed

Photograph

Text:

Ref. material

Subject:

Geographical Sciences:

Physical geography

Geological Sciences:

Geology

Natural hazards

Technical requirements:

No specific technical requirements, just a browser required

Cost / Copyright:

No cost

Images credited to government organizations are in the public domain, and can be downloaded and used. It would be appropriate, however, to properly acknowledge the individuals and government agencies for each downloaded image. The remainder of the images and graphics are not in the public domain. These may not be downloaded and used, unless permission is granted from the individuals acknowledged in the expanded caption for each image.

DLESE Catalog ID:DLESE-000-000-007-079

Educational standards:

National Science Education Standards (NSES):

5-8:

Unifying concepts and processes:

Evidence, models, and explanation

D - Earth and space science:

Structure of the earth system

F - Science in personal / social perspectives:

Natural hazards

9-12:

Unifying concepts and processes:

Evidence, models, and explanation

D - Earth and space science:

Origin and evolution of the earth system

F - Science in personal / social perspectives:

Natural and human-induced hazards

Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:

Author:
Dr Victor E. Camp
Department of Geological Science, San Diego State University